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The 'Take That, Uncle Sam' Rule of Retirement Spending

Here's how to reduce your tax bill when you withdraw money in retirement.

Kiplinger · Jan 30

6 Key Ways to Plan for Financial Success in 2026 (and Avoid a Portfolio 'Death Spiral')

Use last year's tax data to help guide you as you consider this year's taxes, asset allocation and sources of the regular income you'll need in retirement.

Kiplinger · Jan 30

A Financial Plan Is a Living Document: Is Yours Still Breathing?

If you've made a financial plan, congratulations, but have you reviewed it recently? Here are six reasons why your plan needs regular TLC.

Kiplinger · Jan 30

‘My kids buy me food’: civil service pensioners offered emergency loans as nearly 90,000 face delays

Government to lend up to £10,000 to worst-affected new retirees as minister admits there is ‘unacceptable’ backlog

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29

6 Ways to Score More Savings With Manufacturer Coupons

Clipping a coupon from the Sunday paper feels like a relic of the past, but in 2026, manufacturer coupons remain a potent tool for high-velocity savings. The mistake most shoppers make is using a coupon in isolation. A fifty-cent coupon used on a full-price item offers negligible value. However, when…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Jan 29

4 Smart Money Lessons That Help Kids in the Long Run

Financial responsibility is something that has to be taught starting at an early age. Many adults struggle with financial crises because they are not taught money management skills when they are younger. It is the duty of parents to teach mindful money habits. Understanding the Value of MoneyThe value and…

MyLifeXP · Jan 29

10 Things Financial Advisors Didn’t Warn Baby Boomers About That Are Now Costing Them Thousands

For decades, Baby Boomers were told that saving steadily, paying off a mortgage, and investing for the long term would lead to a comfortable retirement. Many did exactly that, yet a growing number now feel blindsided by expenses and risks they never saw coming.

The Free Financial Advisor · Jan 28

7 Habits That Will Save You Money In 2026

Saving money in 2026 won’t come from one dramatic sacrifice. It’ll come from a handful of small habits that protect your budget from the things...

Saving Advice · Jan 28

7 Social Security Mistakes That Reduce Your Check Without You Noticing

You worked for decades to earn it, but the Social Security Administration (SSA) isn’t going to hand you an optimized check on a silver platter. The system remains neutral. They will happily let you file paperwork that costs you thousands of dollars. Most treat Social Security like a simple savings…

Budget and the Bees · Jan 28

Corporate Subscription Secret: Your Retirement Plan Might Now Require You to Pay Annual Fees You Didn’t Know Existed

A workplace retirement plan can feel “free” because the money comes out before you ever see it hit your checking account. Then one day, you...

Saving Advice · Jan 28